Curing Hepatitis C May Save Billions, According to New CDC Report

A new report from the CDC suggests that finding a curative treatment for hepatitis C could lead to billions of dollars in medical savings. The study estimates that $147 billion in direct medical costs could be saved if individuals with hepatitis C were effectively treated. This highlights the significant economic benefits of increased screening and improved access to curative treatments for the estimated 2.4 million people in the U.S. living with the disease.